This summer I'll be joining other team members from around the country on a short-term mission trip to China! We'll be visiting an orphanage in Heng Feng June 24-July 4. The trip is organized by a Christian, non-profit ministry called Visiting Orphans (http://visitingorphans.org). You can find information about this specific trip on the website or by clicking here.
How did this come about? As I was rummaging through a box of papers last week, I came across the Village Bible Church pamphlet on summer short-term mission trips. The deadline was past, but I asked about applying late and got the go-ahead. I submitted my application and two letters of reference (thank you, Beth and Carol!), and the team accepted me this past weekend! I now have a lot of work to do to get ready for this great opportunity to do God's work and spread His love. I'm so grateful to be able to serve Him in this way.
For this trip, I'm asking family and friends for their prayers and/or funding support. The cost for me to attend this trip is $3,500. This includes all of my travel, lodging, and meals. If you'd like to make a donation to help fund the cost of this trip, please visit the donation page and choose "June 24 - July 4, 2011 Heng Feng China Trip" from the "gift designation" drop-down menu. Then, select "yes" for "Would you like to designate this donation to a specific team member?" and enter my name (Stephanie Henagan). Any money that is raised beyond the cost of the trip goes directly to the orphanage to help meet their needs!
I'll be sure to post updates here as I prepare for the trip and when I return. I hope to have plenty of pictures of the team doing God's work!
In Him,
Stephanie
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress... -James 1:27
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